NQF Level: 65
Credits: 297
Entry requirements: NQF Level 4 or Experience in related field
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to conduct the activities which includes assessment of pollution indicators, monitoring air quality and make recommendations to relevant authorities. Poor air quality caused by natural or man-made sources can affect or harm human health and/or the environment
Career path and job opportunities
❖Air Quality Technician
❖Air Quality Field Technician
❖Indoor Air Quality Technician
❖Air Quality Officer
❖OHS Specialist Officer
❖Environmental health technician
Module Title
Module Code
Credits
KNOWLEDGE MODULES
Environmental Regulatory Framework
314102000-KM-01
17
Environmental Pollution
314102000-KM-02
5
Environmental Ethics
314102000-KM-03
7
Environmental monitoring and assessment
314102000-KM-04
14
Environmental Communication and reporting
314102000-KM-05
15
Air Quality Monitoring and Control
314102000-KM-07
29
PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULE
Apply standard operating procedures for taking samples
314102000-PM-01
5
Measure air pollution
314102000-PM-02
10
Apply standards and legal codes to monitor compliance
314102000-PM-03
5
Monitor anthropogenic activities for potential emission sources
314102000-PM-07
5
Implement the air quality regulatory framework
314102000-PM-08
10
Evaluate and apply risk control measures to minimise risks
314102000-PM-09
5
Control / Minimise / prevent/ mitigate the impact of environmental risks
314102000-PM-10
5
Maintain working conditions of monitoring and assessment equipment to ensure serviceability
314102000-PM-11
5
Consolidate and compile a concise technical report in accordance with specific occupational settings
314102000-PM-12
8
WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES
Application of standard operating procedures
314102000-WM-01
6
Sampling processes
314102000-WM-02
16
Compliance monitoring
314102000-WM-04
32
Compliance monitoring to establish emissions’ inventory
314102000-WM-08
32
Application of the air quality regulatory framework
314102000-WM-09
4
Risk control measures
314102000-WM-11
32
Maintenance of monitoring and assessment equipment
314102000-WM-12
4
Compilation of a technical report, NQF Level 06, Credits 16
314102000-WM-13
16
Principles of ethical conduct and behaviour, NQF Level 05, Credits 5
314102000-WM-14
5